The Importance of Inclusive Children's Literature, Conversations with the Dean

  • Starts: 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Ends: 3:45 pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Join Dean Penny Bishop as she moderates a discussion with BU Wheelock scholars in children’s literature and literacy education. Explore how children’s and young adult (YA) literature helps students navigate complex topics, learn strategies for thoughtful book selection, and discover why stories that allow students to see themselves deserve to be read and discussed.

Featuring:

Christina Dobbs, Associate Professor and Director of the English Education for Equity & Justice Program

Laura Jiménez, Senior Lecturer in the Language & Literacy Education Department, Director of the Center for Educating Critically